Production Engineering
Delivered a custom loading machine ahead of schedule, bridging manual loading to automated flow for a new high-volume production line.
Developed as a component for a new, high-volume production assembly line start-up, APTUS was outsourced to build this production Loading Machine for a repeat client. The machine’s purpose is to transition products from an associate-loaded magazine to the production line. APTUS provided design and documentation as well as project management through the fabrication and assembly/ start-up process. Tennessee Tool & Engineering of Oak Ridge, Tennessee provided all electrical, programming, fabrication, and assembly. This machine was delivered to the client ahead of schedule and was placed on the production floor before any other custom machines on the new line.
Built a custom lab machine to help a tier-1 automotive client test a future high-volume process.
Read MoreDelivered a custom ergonomic alignment fixture in 2 weeks, meeting tight tolerances for a tier-1 automotive manual assembly process.
Read MoreDesigned a rugged, quick-release port plug to streamline a client’s leak test process in a demanding production environment.
Read MoreDelivered custom durability test fixtures for a complex injection-molded part enabling high-cycle testing under extreme conditions without product damage.
Read MoreDeveloped low-volume manufacturing tools for a new consumer product, enabling early production and informing future high-volume design.
Read MoreDelivered a turnkey manual-load tightening machine for a tier-1 automotive line complete with design, testing, and assembly.
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